Physical Therapy Assistant -PRN -OLG MTS Dulles

Ochsner Health • Dulles, VA

245d • Remote

About The Position

This job provides routine treatment as assigned and according to plan of care provided by a licensed Physical Therapist. Provides direct patient care after the patient has been evaluated by a licensed Physical Therapist and documents patient progress in daily progress notes and/or summaries to physicians. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current physical therapy assistant license in state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Communicates and documents any changes in patient's status and informs therapist of patient's reassessment.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Achieves established productivity levels set forth by administration.
• Educates and trains others within discipline.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice.
• Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024.
• Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.
• Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace.
• Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA.
• Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™.
• Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree